Perry's good natured bonhomie & the world’s most charmin smile,knocked fans off their feet. Sportin a black tux,gigs came alive as he swished around the stage thrillin audiences w/ charisma that instantly burnt the oxygen right out of the venue.TR.com

Perry's good natured bonhomie & the world’s most charmin smile,knocked fans off their feet. Sportin a black tux,gigs came alive as he swished around the stage thrillin audiences w/ charisma that instantly burnt the oxygen right out of the venue.TR.com

Gabby Barrett sang Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin'” in front of millions — but there was one unexpected (and legendary!) guest in the crowd that took her breath away.

During Sunday’s episode of American Idol, the Pittsburgh native took on the fan-favorite tune for her last performance of the night. Little did she know, she was singing in front of the iconic rock band’s former lead singer, Steve Perry.

“That was insane,” Barrett, 18, told PEOPLE after the show. “I’m actually surprised I knew who it was at first because he’s older now, but I looked over and I knew his face. I was like, ‘Oh my gosh.’ I had no idea he was coming. That was such an honor.”

She added, “He said that my version was the best version that he ever heard. That’s so crazy. My dad would always play Journey in the car and I remember watching him perform on the television. I remember him wearing a yellow t-shirt and some tight skinny jeans and just seeing him here and being able to sing his song in front of him was such an honor. Holy monkeys!”

After Barrett completed her song for the evening, she noticed Perry standing near her parents and quickly said, “Oh my gosh, I know who that is!”

Instead of the judges critiquing her performance, Katy Perry suggested that Journey star do the honors.

“She was amazing, that’s my critique,” he said.'

Perry's good natured bonhomie & the world’s most charmin smile,knocked fans off their feet. Sportin a black tux,gigs came alive as he swished around the stage thrillin audiences w/ charisma that instantly burnt the oxygen right out of the venue.TR.com

I was watching and loved seeing Steve make an appearance like that and I hope he's doing it for a reason, but I hope it doesn't unfairly influence people to vote for this girl. She's good but another girl on there is my favorite.

Perry's good natured bonhomie & the world’s most charmin smile,knocked fans off their feet. Sportin a black tux,gigs came alive as he swished around the stage thrillin audiences w/ charisma that instantly burnt the oxygen right out of the venue.TR.com

Possibly one of the most vomit-inducing reviews I've read in awhile. WTF was the writer on?

I think they should have titled it -' Try to READ this Without Laughing – Magic Moment on American Idol ' .

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Perry's good natured bonhomie & the world’s most charmin smile,knocked fans off their feet. Sportin a black tux,gigs came alive as he swished around the stage thrillin audiences w/ charisma that instantly burnt the oxygen right out of the venue.TR.com

The Sky Is The Limit For American Idol Finalist Gabby BarrettThe Munhall native is just getting startedThe Sky Is The Limit For American Idol Finalist Gabby Barrett –

The KDKA Radio Morning News with Larry Richert and John Shumway June 04, 2018

- read full article and listen to audio interview... During an American Idol performance she wanted to represent Pittsburgh by signing “Renegade” by Stix or Pittsburgh rock icon Donnie Iris’ “Ah! Leah!”

However, Journey’s own Steve Perry had different plans in mind.

“We submitted both of those songs and the story about Steve Perry was he didn’t allow anybody in the show to sing a Journey song. He contacted American Idol and said Gabby Barrett was the only one, and he wanted to meet her.”Gabby then brought the house down with her version of “Don’t Stop Believin’.” ...

Perry's good natured bonhomie & the world’s most charmin smile,knocked fans off their feet. Sportin a black tux,gigs came alive as he swished around the stage thrillin audiences w/ charisma that instantly burnt the oxygen right out of the venue.TR.com

I'd imagine that you would need permission for all of the songs performed. That's probably why the first season of AI had the same dozen or so songs featured…seemed like every other person was singing Son of a Preacher Man!

gabbybarrett_Heinz Field, THATS MY KINDA NIGHT! A crowd of 50,000. We did a duet, then he let me do a song by myself. Just me and y’all. Thank you so much @lukebryan & thank you so much to everyone for making my dreams come true. FULL DUET and Solo song from tonight will be on YouTube TOMORROW! I have no more words.

Perry's good natured bonhomie & the world’s most charmin smile,knocked fans off their feet. Sportin a black tux,gigs came alive as he swished around the stage thrillin audiences w/ charisma that instantly burnt the oxygen right out of the venue.TR.com

Perry's good natured bonhomie & the world’s most charmin smile,knocked fans off their feet. Sportin a black tux,gigs came alive as he swished around the stage thrillin audiences w/ charisma that instantly burnt the oxygen right out of the venue.TR.com